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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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